Minnesota Vs. Northwestern 2025 @ Wrigley - Media Predictions

[IceBoxGopher]

First couple predictions are out for this week's matchup.

Pick Dawgz sides with Northwestern
I’ll stick with Northwestern, but this should be a pretty good game. The Wildcats nearly came back against Michigan this past weekend but fell just short. Provided Northwestern’s defense shows up (and the offense can get a little bit of a cushion) I like the Wildcats a little better.

Capper Tek predicts a Northwestern win, 21-14
Based on our simulation of Minnesota vs. Northwestern NCAAF game, we have Northwestern beating Minnesota.

 

[Gophers7NatTitlesBadgers0]

Never heard of Pick Dawgz and Capper Tek. They're dinks obviously.

 

[MNVCGUY]

My prediction for the media predictions thread.....lots and lots of 20-17 type picks majority giving slight edge to Northwestern because they are at home.

 

[restovich]

My prediction. Dink week.

 

[Unregistered User]

I'm going to have to act like I'm going to a Gallagher concert and wear a poncho, there's so much dink flying around.

 

[IceBoxGopher]

Gophers on SI forecasts Northwestern winning 17-13
I would be surprised if this game is decided by more than one score. Both Minnesota and Northwestern have performed at a similar level throughout the season. I expect the Gophers to have every chance to win, but it's simply hard to trust a team that has lost all four of their road games by an average of 29.8 points. I think Northwestern makes one extra play to squeak out a win at the friendly confines.

The Daily Gopher (SB Nation) predicts a 14-10 Northwestern win
It’s fitting for this game to be played at Wrigley Field, because the final score might look more like a baseball score than a football score. This is going to be a rock fight between two teams that don’t put up a lot of points. To me, the difference in this game is that Northwestern has a clear identity on offense, and their defense has consistently been a strength. I can’t say the same for the Gophers.

KNUP Sports goes with Northwestern, 24-17
The Minnesota Golden Gophers have struggled on the road this season, maintaining a 0-4 record. This is a significant factor, as they travel to play Northwestern at Wrigley Field. Minnesota’s offensive struggles are apparent, ranking 96th in passing yards and 121st in rushing yards nationally.

This lack of offensive firepower, combined with Northwestern’s solid defensive stats, suggests a challenging outing for the Golden Gophers in this game.

 

[Tech Machine]

significant factor, as they travel to play Northwestern at Wrigley Field. Minnesota’s offensive struggles are apparent, ranking 96th in passing yards and 121st in rushing yards nationally.

Wow, 121st Nationally, I didn’t realize it was quite that bad, denial is not only a river in Egypt.
With the 2 defenses left ,in the regular season, it’s hard to see a win. I hope they find something.

 

[Some guy]

significant factor, as they travel to play Northwestern at Wrigley Field. Minnesota’s offensive struggles are apparent, ranking 96th in passing yards and 121st in rushing yards nationally.

Wow, 121st Nationally, I didn’t realize it was quite that bad, denial is not only a river in Egypt.
With the 2 defenses left ,in the regular season, it’s hard to see a win. I hope they find something.

Vs common opponents
Northwestern 2-2
Gophers 3-1

Against common opponents
Wisconsin 0-3
Minnesota 0-3



Minnesota best win 7-3 Nebraska
Worst loss 6-4 Iowa or Cal 64
Northwestern best win vs 4-6 Penn state worst loss vs 7-3 Nebraska or 8-2 Tulane
Wisconsin best win vs 7-3 Washington worst loss vs 4-6 Maryland


Not really sure it’s hard to see a win.
The mathematical expected number of wins via FPI is .9

They’re both games that are closer to 50-50 than 75-25

 

[The Deliberate Stranger]

Don't turn the ball over, get Darius Taylor going, whether that's on the ground or through the air. If we're as creative and aggressive as we were vs Oregon it will actually pay off the next two weeks

 

[Tech Machine]

Vs common opponents
Northwestern 2-2
Gophers 3-1

Against common opponents
Wisconsin 0-3
Minnesota 0-3



Minnesota best win 7-3 Nebraska
Worst loss 6-4 Iowa or Cal 64
Northwestern best win vs 4-6 Penn state worst loss vs 7-3 Nebraska or 8-2 Tulane
Wisconsin best win vs 7-3 Washington worst loss vs 4-6 Maryland


Not really sure it’s hard to see a win.
The mathematical expected number of wins via FPI is .9

They’re both games that are closer to 50-50 than 75-25

Makes me feel a little better, believe me I’m trying to be optimistic, but realistic.

 

[Some guy]

Makes me feel a little better, believe me I’m trying to be optimistic, but realistic.

Yeah I’d say they’re both pretty close to toss ups.

25% chance of 0-2
50% chance of 1-1
25% chance of 2-0


But the gophers are better offensively when Taylor plays so if he is playing I would lean the 2-0 more likely than the 0-2 by a percent or two.


Smart money on 1-1

 

[howeda7]

significant factor, as they travel to play Northwestern at Wrigley Field. Minnesota’s offensive struggles are apparent, ranking 96th in passing yards and 121st in rushing yards nationally.

Wow, 121st Nationally, I didn’t realize it was quite that bad, denial is not only a river in Egypt.
With the 2 defenses left ,in the regular season, it’s hard to see a win. I hope they find something.

Fire Harbaugh.